“Most of the children’s psychology books on the market are written for parents. This series is the first set of self-help psychological reading materials in China that primary school students can read on their own. The comic format captures children’s attention, allowing them to learn how to solve problems with their own strength while enjoying a relaxed reading experience.”
— Luo Zhenyu (Founder of the GetApp, host of “Logic Think”)

“The ‘Primary School Comics’ series has become a classic precisely because of its unique design language. By using comics, it makes the cultivation of all abilities begin with happiness—happy progress, happy growth!”
— New京报 Book Review Weekly

“Most books for young readers focus on various kinds of knowledge, whereas this book teaches children how to develop good habits and master scientific methods.”
— A reader from Zhongtu.com

★ Since its launch in December 2019, the “Elementary School Comics” series has reached a total print run of 6.5 million copies, and this set is a learning-focused installment within the same series.
★ An expert panel comprising PhDs from Beijing Normal University, master’s degree holders from Tsinghua University, and PhDs from the Chinese Academy of Sciences was specially invited to personally review and write the content.
★ The complete three-volume set addresses 75 common psychological challenges children may face in their studies, covering three major themes: learning interest, study habits, and learning methods, with a comic format that lowers the reading barrier.
★ Recommended by WeChat Reading with a score of 87.4%, and rated 4.8 out of 5 by readers on CNKI Bookstore.
★ Recommended by Luo Zhenyu: “Most children’s psychology books on the market are written for parents. This series is the first self-help psychology resource in China that elementary school students can read on their own.”

The series consists of three volumes:
Volume 1: Finding Meaning in Learning—Taking Initiative Isn’t Difficult (Learning Interest)
Volume 2: Developing Good Habits—Becoming a Study Pro (Study Habits)
Volume 3: Mastering Effective Methods—Learning More Efficiently (Learning Methods)

“Comic Guide to Independent Learning for Elementary School Students” is an original, practical series of learning‑skills books aimed at students aged 6–12. The complete set comprises three volumes: “Learning Interest,” “Learning Habits,” and “Learning Methods.”

Presented in a humorous comic format, the series addresses various issues through sections such as “Scene Reenactment,” “Psychological Analysis,” and “Help & Advice,” with the original IP character “Dr. Cloud” offering solutions and guidance. The entire comic series portrays 75 common psychological challenges children may face in their studies—ranging from “the bad habit of procrastinating on homework” to “it’s perfectly normal to not want to go to school”; from “if I hate being forced to study, I need to take the initiative” to “even without supervision, I can study on my own.”

“Learning Interest”: Teaches children how to learn proactively and set learning goals, covering topics such as “learning is very important,” “taking the initiative isn’t that hard,” and “finding a goal means you’re already halfway there.”

“Learning Habits”: Helps children understand and develop good study habits, including lessons like “good habits can be cultivated” and “these habits will make me a study expert.”

“Learning Methods”: Guides children in mastering specific study techniques, organized into five main areas: concentration (using the Pomodoro Technique and Schulte Grid training), memory (multisensory stimulation and association methods), critical thinking (5W2H analysis and cause‑and‑effect reasoning), time management (the Eisenhower Matrix and daily task lists), and reading skills (intensive reading, speed reading, and annotation techniques).

The entire series was carefully reviewed and written by a team of experts—doctors in education and psychology from prestigious institutions such as East China Normal University and Tsinghua University.

Duke Reader Elementary School Reading Research Society – Psychology Group: Dedicated to creating books suitable for elementary school students. The Psychology Group is composed of professionals who are deeply engaged in Chinese children’s education, drawing expertise from fields such as educational psychology, developmental psychology, schooling-age child education, and children’s literature education, with the aim of helping parents and children build better family education and growth environments.

Expert Panel Members:
Li Fang: Ph.D. in Education Economics from Beijing Normal University; Associate Researcher at the University of International Business and Economics; Advanced Practitioner in Counseling and Psychotherapy at Peking University’s Clinical Psychology Center; National Level-2 Certified Psychological Counselor and Family Education Instructor.
Guo Ying: Ph.D. in Education from Beijing Normal University; Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Los Angeles; Former Faculty Member at East China Normal University; EQ Education Mentor and Family Education Mentor.
Lin Lin: Master’s degree from Tsinghua University; Ph.D. from the Chinese Academy of Sciences; one of the first batch of National Level-2 Certified Psychological Counselors; Project Consultant for UNICEF; Pioneer of Family EQ in China.
Cui Xiujun: Senior Middle School Teacher; “Reading Changes China” 2017 Torchbearer; Shanghai’s “Top 100” Reading Instructor; Lecturer for the Ministry of Education’s “National Training Program” in central and western China; focuses on research and practice in children’s learning ability and reading skills.

Volume 1: “Interest in Learning”
Chapter 1: Learning Is Very Important (1. I begin to understand the meaning of studying hard; 2. I can balance my time between studying and playing; 3. It’s normal not to want to go to school);
Chapter 2: Taking the Initiative in Learning Isn’t That Difficult;
Chapter 3: Learning Is My Own Business;
Chapter 4: Finding a Learning Goal Means You’re Already Halfway There;
Chapter 5: Learning Is About Constantly Encouraging Yourself;
Chapter 6: Learning Can Help Me Solve Everyday Problems

Volume 2: “Study Habits”
Chapter 1: Good Habits Can Be Developed;
Chapter 2: These Habits Will Make Me a Study Pro;
Chapter 3: These Good Habits Help Me Stay Focused in Class;
Chapter 4: These Post-Class Good Habits;
Chapter 5: These Exam Habits Can Help Me Improve My Grades;
Chapter 6: These Study Habits Help Me Learn With Ease

Volume 3: “Learning Methods”
Chapter 1: Concentration (1. The Pomodoro Technique; 2. The Schulte Grid Training Method; 3. The Two-Minute Rule; 4. Self-Motivation Techniques);
Chapter 2: Memory (5. Multi-Sensory Stimulation for Memorization; 6. Acronym Mnemonics; 7. Association-Based Memory; 8. Morning/Bedtime Memorization; 9. Story-Linking Method);
Chapter 3: Thinking Skills (10. The 5W2H Analysis Method; 11. Categorization; 12. Cause-and-Effect Analysis; 13. Comparison; 14. Decomposition and Synthesis);
Chapter 4: Time Management (15. Daily Task Lists; 16. Weekly and Monthly Plans; 17. The Eisenhower Matrix; 18. External Accountability; 19. Self-Reflection);
Chapter 5: Reading Skills (20. Intensive Reading; 21. Speed Reading; 22. Extensive Reading; 23. Underlining and Marking; 24. Annotation; 25. Creative Retelling)